The House Republican leader, Kevin McCarthy, said on Tuesday he opposes a proposal to form an independent and bipartisan commission to investigate the deadly Capitol attack of 6 January. McCarthy’s opposition will erode Republican support ahead of a vote this week. More.
Kevin McCarthy rejects bipartisan plan for 9/11-style Capitol attack commission
How to talk to our kids about traumatic events, according to a 9/11 responder
Isaac Rothbart's twins had always known their daddy doesn't like fireworks. But he'd never told his kids why. Then, while celebrating their fifth birthday at Disney World, the family wound up close to an unexpected pyrotechnics show. Rothbart "didn't react well." His wife noticed him shutting down and ushered the whole family indoors. More.
Lawmakers Reach Agreement on 9/11-Style Commission to Investigate Jan. 6 Insurrection
The Democratic chairman and Republican ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee reached agreement Friday on the creation of a 9/11-style commission to investigate the violent attack on the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump, marking a significant step forward in the quest to create a panel to probe the events of Jan. 6. More.
Father of Japanese 9/11 victim raising funds to publish US commission report translation
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this autumn, Kazusada Sumiyama, whose son was killed in the 9/11 attacks on the United States, plans to publish a Japanese translation of the full text of a report issued by The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. More.
9/11 Stories: The Megna Family
On September 11, 2001 , 26-year-old Chris Megna was working for the Essex County, New Jersey Sheriff’s department in Newark when he heard that a plane flew into The World Trade Center. Even before the 2nd plane hit, Chris was convinced this was the terror attack his dad always said was coming. More.
Star Spangled Salute: 9/11 Inspires a Young Man To Build A Tribute
At age 10, Daan watched a documentary on the 9/11 attacks and was inspired by the heroism of the firefighters. With 4 other family members who were firefighters, Daan a very talented wood worker at 14 began building an amazing replica of the twin towers. More.
House finally strikes deal on 9/11-style investigation into Jan. 6 attack
Republican and Democratic leaders finally reached an agreement Friday for an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, breaking a months-long partisan logjam over the scope of the probe. More.
Over $357,228 awarded to children of post-9/11 veterans
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship has awarded over $357,228 in financial aid to 32 children of post-9/11 veterans. The 2021 Legacy Scholarship application deadline was April 15, and the awardees were determined by the Americanism Commission during Spring Meetings, May 5-6. More.